Resources

BBC micro:bit at Derby Mini Maker Faire

BBC micro:bit at Derby Mini Maker Faire

Following on from the success of showing of the BBC micro:bit at the Leicester Creator Fair, we're excited to announce that we'll be taking it along to the Derby Mini Maker Faire on the 24th October.
Electro-Fashion Madness!

Electro-Fashion Madness!

We've introduced a large number of boards including a couple Latching Switches, Sewable 5mm LED Holders, a new Sewable Buzzer and an e-textiles battery.
New Robox 3D Printer Starter Pack!

New Robox 3D Printer Starter Pack!

Whether you are starting off in the world of 3D Printing or you are looking for a compact, 3D Printer for your School; the Robox 3D Printer Starter Pack
How to Make a Soft Tilt Switch Using Jewellery - Kitronik University featured image

How to Make a Soft Tilt Switch Using Jewellery - Kitronik University

This Kitronik University course looks at making a slide switch using a piece of metal jewellery.
New Digital Auto Ranging Multimeter! featured image

New Digital Auto Ranging Multimeter!

Whether you're developing your own project, or building one of our project kits, sometimes thing don't go as smoothly as you'd like. Enter our new Digital Auto Ranging Multimeter.
Another Robox Visit!

Another Robox Visit!

Last week, the newest member of our Team went down to see the guys at CEL Robox for some training on how to use the Robox 3D Printer to its best abilities.
Introducing: Motors Galore!

Introducing: Motors Galore!

This week, we are powering ahead by introducing 4 new motors. These motors are ideal for a variety of applications that include low current solar power.
5mm Perspex Now Available! featured image

5mm Perspex Now Available!

We are proud to be bringing you a huge expansion to our Perspex range now including 5mm thickness Opaque and Fluorescent and new 3mm Transparent colours.
Introducing: Solar Cells - Shining a Light on Solar Energy

Introducing: Solar Cells - Shining a Light on Solar Energy

This week, we are expanding our Solar cells including new and improved 1.5, 2 and 5V Polycrystalline solar cells. These cells are more efficient in the unpredictable British weather.
MyMiniFactory 3D Printing Competition

MyMiniFactory 3D Printing Competition

This week, we are proud to be sponsoring a MyMiniFactory 3D Printing competition, where prizes include some of our most popular kits and a Flashforge Dreamer 3D Printer.
How to Make the Electro-Fashion Cat featured image

How to Make the Electro-Fashion Cat

Learn how to make the Electro-Fashion Cat using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.
MP3 Mono Amp and FM Radio Cases

MP3 Mono Amp and FM Radio Cases

Students from from Milton Abbey School and Wisbech Grammar School have been producing these fantastic cases using our FM Radios and MP3 Mono Amplifier Kits.
Kitting Pupils Out for Learning!

Kitting Pupils Out for Learning!

This year so far has been a year of celebration: we are currently celebrating our 10th Birthday with the added bonus of celebrating the sale of our millionth home produced kit here in Nottingham.
A Look Back at the D&T Association Summer School 2015

A Look Back at the D&T Association Summer School 2015

Earlier this month the BBC micro:bit was launched at New Broadcasting House and a couple of days later Geoff took it to show teachers at the D&T Association summer school. We look back at the event here.
NTU (SKE) in Design and Technology 2015

NTU (SKE) in Design and Technology 2015

Last week we attended the final presentation of the NTU SKE students, a course for graduates with a degree in a subject other than D&T, who wish to train as secondary Design and Technology teachers. They had spent a lot of the last seven weeks working on their projects, and we were excited to see what the four groups came up with.
Our Conductive Thread Winding Machine Hack!

Our Conductive Thread Winding Machine Hack!

Our Thread Winding Machine has been designed to measure and wind a piece of conductive thread neatly around an Electro-Fashion bobbin, find out how!
Introducing: BBC micro:bit Kitronik University

Introducing: BBC micro:bit Kitronik University

It's been 10 months since the BBC first got in touch with us to ask if we'd like to become a BBC micro:bit partner, and now, we're delighted to announce following todays official launch, we can launch our own ambitious plans.
Featuring: MyMiniFactory Light of Night Orb

Featuring: MyMiniFactory Light of Night Orb

This week, we are looking at some unique 3D printable designs you can print using your 3D printer featuring these Light of Night Orbs.
BBC micro:bit - Kitronik University

BBC micro:bit - Kitronik University

This Kitronik University course is part of the BBC microbit partnership and covers aspects of the micro:bit including an overview of what it is, what our role is and of course tutorials to let you get started using it within Design & Technology and Science. Learn now!
Collision Detection Buggy Tutorial

Collision Detection Buggy Tutorial - Kitronik Univeristy

This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and will be an in depth tutorial into building a collision detection buggy using the BBC micro:bit and the expansion connector. We are currently working on this project, it will be available later on this summer. In the meantime enjoy this sneak preview!